Phillies streak in wrong direction --- again

After finally getting above .500 for the first time all season on Thursday, they followed that with back-to-back losses on Friday and Saturday, and outcomes like that are hardly a first.

The Phillies have won at least two games in a row nine times this year. Six of those nine times, they immediately lost at least two in a row. The other three times, they lost at least two of the next three.

Not helping matters is the apparent loss of backup catcher Erik Kratz. With Carlos Ruiz on the disabled list and previously when he was on the restricted list, Kratz has filled in admirably. But reports coming out of Milwaukee from traveling writers are that Kratz was on crutches after the game and he reportedly told manager Charlie Manuel he heard something pop in his left knee.

This puts the Phillies in a tough spot. They will need another catcher by Sunday afternoon's game. I think they'll go with Steve Lerud.

This roster move should probably only be needed for about 10 days (give or take). Ruiz said last week he hoped to be back by the time the Phillies return home June 17.